#E1EFEE color
The hex color #E1EFEE is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 88.2% red, 93.7% green and 93.3% blue (225, 239, 238).
Its hue angle is 176°, with 30% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Free Spirit (#DEEEED), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.78:1).
#E1EFEE color codes
| HEX | #E1EFEE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(225, 239, 238) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(88.2%, 93.7%, 93.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(176, 30%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(176, 6%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 0%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.41, -4.8, -1.11) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.41, 4.92, 193.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(77.347, 83.913, 92.994) | |
| Decimal | 14807022 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E1EFEE, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #E1EFEE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.78:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E1EFEE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.78:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #E1EFEE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ededeeProtanopia
no red cones#eaebeeDeuteranopia
no green cones#ddf0efTritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e1efee; }
.text { color: #e1efee; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e1efee; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(225 239 238 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e1efee, #e1e9ef); }
Similar colors
#deeeedFree Spirit#dfece9Second Wind#deecedWinter’s Breath#e1f2f0Bone-Chilling#dbe7e3Homoeopathic Blue#d9e7e3Icelandic Winter#d9e6e8Smoke and Mirrors#eaf2f1Warp Drive
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
Questions
- What color is #E1EFEE?
- #E1EFEE is a very light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Free Spirit. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E1EFEE?
- The RGB value is 225, 239, 238: 225 red, 239 green and 238 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E1EFEE?
- The complementary color is #EFE1E2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E1EFEE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.78:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.